below the mahogany

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1.
UKHistoricalrarearchaic
- Literally, beneath a mahogany surface or piece of mahogany furniture.
2.
UKHistoricalrarearchaicfigurative
- Figuratively, occupying a lower social or official position at a table, meeting, or gathering; of inferior rank or status (historical usage).

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